Georgia Senator Proposes Bill to Ban Vehicle Booting

Senate Bill 541 aims to prohibit the use of wheel restraints on trespassing vehicles.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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State Senator Josh McLaurin, a Democratic candidate for Georgia Lieutenant Governor, has introduced Senate Bill 541 that would ban the practice of booting vehicles in the state. The bill seeks to 'prohibit the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles.' This comes after a new Georgia law went into effect in 2026 that placed strict restrictions on booting companies, including caps on fees.

Why it matters

Vehicle booting has been a contentious issue in Georgia, with concerns raised about predatory practices by some companies. This proposed legislation aims to eliminate the practice entirely, which could have significant impacts on property owners, booting companies, and drivers in the state.

The details

Senate Bill 541 has not yet been assigned to a committee, but if passed, it would prohibit the use of wheel restraints, or 'boots,' on trespassing vehicles. This would mark a significant change from the new 2026 Georgia law that regulated but did not ban the practice outright.

  • Senate Bill 541 was announced on February 20, 2026.
  • The new Georgia law regulating booting companies went into effect earlier in 2026.

The players

Josh McLaurin

A state senator who is running to become Georgia's first Democrat elected lieutenant governor in almost 30 years.

Burt Jones

The current Republican lieutenant governor of Georgia who is running for governor this year.

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What they’re saying

“Senate Bill 541 would 'prohibit the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles.'”

— Josh McLaurin, State Senator (atlantanewsfirst.com)

What’s next

The bill has not yet been assigned to a committee, so its next steps will be to go through the legislative process in the Georgia General Assembly.

The takeaway

This proposed legislation represents an effort to completely eliminate vehicle booting in Georgia, going beyond the recent law that regulated but did not ban the practice. The outcome of this bill could have significant implications for property owners, booting companies, and drivers across the state.